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Buddy Buddy Premieres in Theaters - December 11, 1981

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On this day, December 11, 1981, Buddy Buddy, the final film directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, premiered in theaters. Starring the iconic comedic duo Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, the movie marked the last collaboration between Wilder and Lemmon, a partnership that produced classics like Some Like It Hot and The Apartment.

A dark comedy about a hitman (Matthau) and a suicidal man (Lemmon) whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways, Buddy Buddy brought moments of wit and charm but struggled at the box office, earning $7 million against its $10 million budget. Despite mixed reviews, the film remains a nostalgic farewell to Wilder’s storied career.
 
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